Review of Man of Steel (2013) by Steven R — 28 Apr 2016

Excellent start to the DCEU. Man of Steel delivers a new and welcomed take on Superman.

This review of Man of Steel (2013) was written by Steven R on 28 Apr 2016.

Man of Steel has generally received positive reviews.

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